[Bigg Red]

My tinfoil hat is sending me messages that say that perhaps stories such as this post and the CDC one that you mention are put out there to prepare us mentally for when the Soros Administration declares martial law as the only way to protect all of us from these horrid diseases.

[oh8eleven]

to prepare us mentally for when the Soros Administration declares martial law
With the death of the Soviet Union, there was no more "boogie-man" for the gubmint to protect us from. But soon enough, terrorism was elevated to "boogie-man" status.
After more than a decade at war, terrorism just isn't getting the attention the gubmint thinks it deserves, and a majority of Americans now realize that gloBull warming is a hoax.
So next in line are (nearly) incurable diseases. What, there are none in the US? Well, let's go to Africa and bring some home!